JASDF Cancels Blue Impulse Flyover in Tokyo for World Athletics Opening Due to Weather

JASDF Cancels Blue Impulse Flyover in Tokyo for World Athletics Opening Due to Weather

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) announced that it has canceled the demonstration flight by its aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, that had been scheduled for today, September 13.

The flyover had been planned to coincide with the opening of the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, with aircraft scheduled to fly over various locations in Tokyo, Japan, including the National Stadium, from around 12:25 p.m. to around 12:45 p.m. According to the JASDF, “the safe operation of the aircraft and consideration for the surrounding environment were given top priority.” As of 11:00 a.m. on the 13th, a thunderstorm advisory was in effect for all of Tokyo Metropolis (excluding the outlying islands).

The rehearsal flight scheduled for September 12 was also canceled due to bad weather.

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